heavy construction-equipment operator

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Roads and bridges
• Paving
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Grader
• Roller

Equipment and machinery experience

• Screeds
• Milling machines

Area of work experience

• Asphalt finishing
• Fine grading and finishing
• Rough grading

Type of industry experience

• Road construction

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Dependability

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits